Technical Data Schedule (TDS) - Guidance Note E06

ELECTRICAL

High Voltage Switchgear

Last Issue Date: 06/01/2014 Type Of Service

Activity A B C D E

1 General
Inspection:
Y Y

Check
switch
room
especially
for;-

-general
cleanliness.

-heating.

-ventilation.

-weather
seals

-signs
of
corrosion

-leakage
of
oil
or
compound

-unusual
smell
that
may
indicate
overheating

-noise
that
may
indicate
electrical
discharge
or
looseness
of
components

-also as far as is reasonable practicable inspect; external insulation, trip mechanism,

shutter mechanism, gas vents, earth connection, any other visible parts for signs of
abnormality.

-ancillary equipment , spare fuses, special tools or other equipment required for the
operation of the switchgear are available and in good order.
2 Use heat sensitive detector to locate any hot spots or joints. Depending on results Y Y
undertake thermal imaging, note this is an additional cost and not part of routine
maintenance cost.
3 Undertake untrasonic image. Y Y
4 Check operation where practicable by tripping circuit breakers Y
5 Check insulation; for oil switchgear check oil filled bushings for leaks, oil level & adjust Y
is necessary.
6 Enclosures - check operation of any heaters and anti condensation finishes for Y
deterioration.
7 Oil switchgear - Check venting system, gas seals and breathers. Y
8 Check overload devices and protective relays. Y
9 Oil switchgear - check tank and tank linings Y
10 Check isolators and earthing switches, verify operation, interlocking, check and clean Y
linkages.
11 Check and clean switchgear spouts. Y
12 Final verification - undertake an insulation resistance test and operational check. Y
13 Verify operation of High voltage fuse connections and associated linkages. Y
14 Check Auxilary equipment. Y
15 Undertake diagnostic testing. Y
16 Clean switchgear with apprpopriate materials. Y
17 Check condition and operation of contacts. Y

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users are encouraged to read and understand the full Conditions of Use provided on the final page of this document and on
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 Technical Data Schedule (TDS) - Guidance Note E06
ELECTRICAL

High Voltage Switchgear

Last Issue Date: 06/01/2014 Type Of Service

Activity A B C D E

18 Check and clean Arch control devices. Y

19 Check mechanisms including circlips, split pins, tripping, closing, interpode linkages Y
and clean.
20 Check auxillary switches, indicating devices and interlocks. Y
21 Check and clean isolating contacts. Y
22 Check protective apparatus. Y
23 Check Control relays or contactors. Y
24 Check connections. Y
25 Check Secondary wiring and fuses. Y
26 Check operation of heaters. Y
27 Check operation of Shutters Y
28 Check Busbars and busbar chambers. Y
29 Check weather shields. Y
30 Check Insulating oil, include testing a sample of oil as per AS1883, replace if Y
necessary.
31 Check tank lifting mechanism. Y
32 Record results in log book. Y Y

Special Comments and Technical Data

**SPECIALIST
LICENSED
CONTRACTOR
REQUIRED
FOR
THIS
WORK.

*WHERE
SHUT
DOWN
OF
SUPPLY
IS
REQUIRED
FOR
INSPECTION
AND

TESTING
PURPOSES
,LIASE
AND
CO-OPERATE
WITH
THE
CLIENT
IN

ARRANGING
DATES
AND
TIMES
TO
REDUCE
TO
A
MINIMUM
ANY

INTERFERENCE
TO
THE
CLIENT'S
OPERATIONS.

*ESTABLISH
SAFE
WORKING
CONDITIONS
FOR
ANY
WORK
OR
TESTING.

D
SERVICE
ANNUAL
(INCLUDE
ONLY
ACTIVITIES
THAT
CAN
BE

UNDERTAKEN
WITHOUT
POWER
SHUTDOWN)

E
SERVICE
EVERY
5
YEARS
(INCLUDES
ACTIVITIES
THAT
REQUIRE

POWER SHUTDOWN)

Disclaimer -This TDS is intended to provide guidance only to support Preventative Maintenance servicing activities. All TDS
users are encouraged to read and understand the full Conditions of Use provided on the final page of this document and on
the DPTI website.

For more information please contact the applicable Facilities Management Service Provider.

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